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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.91 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.91 and 224.42 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.91 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.91 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.91 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 81,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.72/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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